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BF55 XDB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,468 mi
Last recorded59,468 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 59,468 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 56,948 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 54,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Also Knocking Noise At Universal Joint Between Steering Rack & Steering Column (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 51,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 49,724 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 49,724 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,636 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 45,523 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,387 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 40,401 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,729 miles

Front tyres wearing, just under 3 mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,585 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,287 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 28,287 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 24,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,818 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 21,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,369 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,501 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape on inside.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,267 miles

Front tyres on limit.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,106 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 8,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 8,946 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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BF55 XDB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 XDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF55 XDB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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